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Zone 4a Plants

Shop Zone 4A plants at TN Nursery. Find cold-hardy native plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns and groundcovers suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 4A.

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25 Flowering Plants Collection

$39.99
4.73 · 11 reviews
Mature HeightOver 12" Zone3–9
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Bee Balm

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4.84 · 32 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone3–9
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25 Ground Covers - Chosen For Your Zone

$49.99
4.45 · 11 reviews
Mature HeightUnder 12" Zone3–9
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Ships Nov 15–29 · Plant this fall

Weigela Shrub Collection

From$89.99
4.64 · 14 reviews
Mature HeightUnder 10 ft Zone4–8
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Fleabane Daisy Plant

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4.58 · 12 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone3–9
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Cinnamon Fern

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4.88 · 33 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone3–9
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5 Red & 5 Blue Lobelia

$26.99
4.6 · 10 reviews
Mature HeightOver 12" Zone3–9
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Red Hot Trio

$9.99
5.0 · 1 review
Mature HeightVaries Zone3–9
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Goats Beard Plant

From$7.79Buy 1 Get 1 Free
5.0 · 1 review
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone3–7
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Ships Nov 15–29 · Plant this fall

Chestnut Oak Tree

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5.0 · 4 reviews
Mature Height50–70 ft Zone4–8
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15 Flowering Plants

$38.99
4.5 · 16 reviews
Mature HeightOver 12" Zone3–9
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Ships Nov 15–29 · Plant this fall

Hornbeam Tree

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4.81 · 16 reviews
Mature Height15–30 ft Zone3–9
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Ships Nov 15–29 · Plant this fall

Pin Oak Trees

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5.0 · 5 reviews
Mature HeightOver 30 ft Zone4–8
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Ships Nov 15–29 · Plant this fall

Green Mountain Boxwood 6-10"

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4.69 · 16 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone4–9
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Lilac Shrub

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4.8 · 30 reviews
Mature Height6–15 ft Zone3–7
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Everbearing Strawberry Plants

From$7.79Buy 1 Get 1 Free
5.0 · 5 reviews
Mature HeightUnder 1 ft Zone4–8
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Starter Plant Subscription, 1 Native Plant a Month

$9.99
4.0 · 1 review
Mature HeightOver 12'' Zone3–9
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Spirea Shrub

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4.64 · 14 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone4–8
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Gayfeather Liatris Plant

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4.6 · 10 reviews
Mature Height1–3 ft Zone3–9
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15 Trellis Climbing Favorites

$34.99
5.0 · 6 reviews
Mature HeightUnder 12" Zone3–9
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Elm Tree

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4.69 · 26 reviews
Mature Height40–80 ft Zone3–9
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Japanese Spiraea

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4.65 · 17 reviews
Mature Height3–6 ft Zone4–8
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Orange Ember Trio

$9.99
5.0 · 1 review
Mature HeightVaries Zone3–9
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Native Plant Subscription Box - 5 Plants Per Month Perfect For Your Zone

$18.99
4.0 · 1 review
Mature HeightOver 12'' Zone3–9
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In gardening‚ knowledge about appropriate plant choices for an area can aid success․ Zone 4a has cool summer temperatures and cold winter temperatures․ Additional tips for gardening in Zone 4a can improve your gardening experience․ The USDA Hardiness Zone Map divides the country based on average annual minimum temperatures to help gardeners learn about plants that will grow well in their areas․ Additional tips for gardening in Zone 4a include planting cold-hardy plants that can tolerate hot and cold weather․ Physical and other environmental considerations can affect gardening in Zone 4a․ Using these and other gardening tips‚ you can create attractive outdoor spaces with healthy plants‚ even in cold weather․

Zone 4a Plants for Cold-Climate Gardens

Gardeners in cold climates have difficulty growing plants‚ but many types of plants grow well in Zone 4a․ Tips for gardening in Zone 4a include ways to meet both practical and aesthetic needs when selecting plants that will tolerate cold winter weather․ Other tips for gardening in Zone 4a include ways to add plants with other appealing qualities to your garden․ Many types of perennials and shrubs grow well in Zone 4a․ Using tips for gardening in Zone 4a‚ you can create a garden with many plants․ Enjoy a long-lasting garden with many different plants․

Best Plants for USDA Hardiness Zone 4a

Some popular plants for USDA Hardiness Zone 4a include perennials and shrubs that are cold tolerant․ Cold-tolerant plants for USDA Hardiness Zone 4a include peonies with fragrant blooms that may remind you of past events and add romance to the garden․ Daylilies with various bloom colors and patterns are another cold-tolerant plant that provides year-round garden interest․ Other cold-tolerant plants for this zone include hostas and sedums‚ which provide attractive garden interest with minimal maintenance needs․ Cold tolerance and other advantages make these and other plants popular with gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a․

Cold-Hardy Plants That Thrive in Zone 4a

Zone 4a cold-tolerant plants include trees and shrubs along with flowering plants that can enhance the landscape․ Examples of other cold-tolerant plants for the zone 4a garden include serviceberry trees‚ which flower in spring and bear fruit in summer; ninebark shrubs‚ with peeling bark and other ornamental features and tolerance of various soil conditions; and redtwig dogwood shrubs‚ with reddish stems that provide color contrast against snow in winter․ Cold-tolerant plants offer year-round interest in the zone 4a garden․

Flowering and Landscape Plants for Zone 4a


In addition to other flowering and ornamental plants‚ Zone 4a gardeners may wish to plant annual and biennial flowering plants and other cold-hardy plants to add color options to their gardens․ Annual and biennial plants are useful as accents in the garden throughout the year and can be combined with other ornamental plants․ Examples of cold-hardy accent plants such as pansies that can be added to the spring garden include snapdragons and nasturtiums․ These and other plants show the variety of options available to Zone 4a gardeners․ Planting a variety of plants can help ensure blooms throughout the year․
In short‚ growing plants in Zone 4a involves some experimentation and research to understand local climate factors․ Many varieties of plants will thrive in Zone 4a gardens․ Choosing cold-tolerant plants for your garden can make the most of your outdoor growing area․ Cold-tolerant perennials‚ flowering plants‚ trees‚ and shrubs are some possibilities for a Zone 4a garden․ You can create an attractive‚ full garden in Zone 4a․ Other advantages of gardening include closer contact with nature and an appreciation of seasonal plant varieties․ Many colorful plants that bloom at different times of the year can be grown in a Zone 4a garden with work and planning․

Buying zone 4a plants online: what to know

Start with your zone. Every zone 4a plant on this page shows the zones it thrives in, so one marked for your zone is ready for your winters and summers.

Plan for the grown-up zone 4a plant

Check the mature height on each card before you choose a spot, so every zone 4a plant has room to stretch as it grows.

Bare root, ready to plant

Bare root plants arrive freshly dug and packed ready for planting. Soak the roots, set the zone 4a plant at the depth it grew, and water it in well. Most thrive in well-drained soil and a few inches of mulch.

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Want a second opinion? Call our growers at 931-692-4252, or read the warranty page to see how our live-arrival guarantee works.

Zone 4a Plants for sale: questions

Do you ship zone 4a plants outside Tennessee?

Yes. We grow in Tennessee and ship nationwide.

How do the zone 4a plants arrive?

Each product page says how it ships. Bare root plants arrive freshly dug and packed ready for planting.

Is there a guarantee?

Every order comes with our live-arrival guarantee. See the warranty page for the details.

How do I pick a zone 4a plant for my zone?

Set your zone at the top of the page and turn on the zone switch. Every card shows the zones the zone 4a plant thrives in.

Not sure which zone 4a plant is right?

Talk to a grower at our Tennessee nursery. Tell us your zone and your yard, and we will help you choose a zone 4a plant that thrives there.

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Why buy zone 4a plants from TN Nursery

Grown since 1959

A family-owned Tennessee nursery, growing plants for generations of gardeners.

Freshly dug, bare root

Dug and packed ready for planting, so roots settle in fast.

Shipped nationwide

We grow in Tennessee and ship nationwide.

Live-arrival guarantee

Every order comes with our live-arrival guarantee.

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